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I have loved my UV-5R. When I was in St. Augustine at the fort, I was able to hit a nearby repeater without ease and talk to a friend over in Flagler. Crystal clear both ways. It worked very well.
I really recommend getting a USB programming cable and download the daily for CHIRP. It will make programming it SO much better!
I would definitely prefer a Yaesu HT over the UV-5R, but for something cheap I can take wherever and not worry about it, it works. The FM commercial radio option, has actually been useful a few times, and it does sound clear on my ear piece (don't use the included ear piece, it sucks, get something better, I prefer the in ear tube types).
As for the included antenna? Don't use it, get something better. The included antenna is so cheap, they break easily internally and become useless, even shorting out. And if you get a better antenna, be prepared to use an O-Ring, some antennas leave a little gap between the HT and the antenna base. I use an O-Ring around it to keep moisture out.
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